Salary: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Washington County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2025-30003-L0206
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Washington Co Child Welfare
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0206
Position Number: 80007160
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88212763
Bureau / Division: Washington Child Welfare Services
Worksite Address: 95 West Beau Street
Worksite Address: 3rd Floor
City: Washington, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15301
Contact Name: Carrie Taylor
Contact Phone: 724.229.5930
Contact Email: THE POSITION Do you have a background working with children and families and have a passion for working in an environment that serves to help others? Washington County office of Children and Youth is seeking a hard-working, forward-thinking professional to join our administration team. Within this role, you will assist in the administration of a county Children and Youth Program with emphasis on child welfare regulations and child safety. If you are committed to the well being of children and families and would like to make a positive impact in Washington County, we invite you to apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Deputy Administrator, (Children and Youth Administrative Assistant 1) you will plan, review and evaluate the work of County Casework Managers, effectively managing a large professional human services staff to achieve established goals and objectives. This includes assisting in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the department. This position coordinates and collaborates with other agencies and the community, participates on statewide committees for planning and program development, and coordinates the agency's programs with community needs in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. It is essential that you exercise a comprehensive knowledge of child welfare programs and provide administrative and technical direction to staff regarding day-to-day operations and personnel matters. You will have the opportunity to represent the Agency Administrator, as needed, at meetings with the public, the judiciary, and state and local officials concerning the functions and programs of the county children and youth agency.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- This position includes working evening and weekend hours.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: - Three years of experience in the field of public or private social work, including one year working with children and youth in an administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements: - You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: - You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply: - Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: - Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): - 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION - Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the field of public or private social work?
- 3 or more years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity working with children and youth in the field of public or private social work?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in social work, sociology, psychology, public health administration, social work administration, or a closely-related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 60 or more credits
- 45 but less than 60 credits
- 30 but less than 45 credits
- 15 but less than 30 credits
- Less than 15 credits
- None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You
must complete the application
and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.
The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES Assists the Director and/or Administrator in assessing needs, planning, developing and/or modifying programs and operational policies to ensure compliance with the PA child welfare system, laws, regulations, and community needs.
Level of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional work experience INDEPENDENTLY assessing needs, planning, developing, and modifying programs and operational policies to ensure compliance with the PA child welfare system, laws, regulations, and community needs.
- B. I have professional work experience ASSISTING OTHERS with assessing needs, planning, developing, and modifying programs and operational policies to ensure compliance with the PA child welfare system, laws, regulations, and community needs.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program planning and evaluation, public organization, and management, etc.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience with assessing needs, planning, developing, modifying programs/operational policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, etc.
- The actual duties you performed
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below (e.g., ABC University/Writing Basics/3).
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMMUNICATION Establishes and maintains public relations for the Agency through active promotion within the community, and effective utilization of media services. Prepares and reviews written reports for use in Court Hearings; provides varied documentation in the form of reports, letters and memorandums to various state, county and private agencies and the general public.
Level of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional work experience INDEPENDENTLY establishing and maintaining public relations communications; preparing and reviewing written reports; and providing documentation in the form of reports, letters and memorandums to various state, county and private agencies and the general public.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING OTHERS in maintaining public relations communications; preparing and reviewing written reports; and providing documentation in the form of reports, letters and memorandums to various state, county and private agencies and the general public.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations, technical writing, report writing, etc.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience establishing and maintaining public relations
- Your experience writing reports or other written documents
- The actual duties you performed
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below (e.g., ABC University/Writing Basics/3).
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MEETINGS AND TRAINING Conducts meetings and assesses training needs; provides training sessions to the community on Children and Youth Services and to staff on working with children, youth, and their families; suggests and implements changes to operating practices when necessary.
Level of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional work experience conducting meetings, assessing training needs and providing training sessions to the community on Children and Youth Services and to staff on working with children, youth, and their families; and making suggestions and implementing changes to operating practices when necessary.
- B. I have assisted others in conducting meetings, assessing training needs and providing training sessions to the community on Children and Youth Services and to staff on working with children, youth, and their families; and making suggestions and implementing changes to operating practices when necessary.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication studies, etc.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience with conducting meetings and the purpose for the meetings
- Your experience assessing training needs and/or providing training
- The actual duties you performed
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below (e.g., ABC University/Writing Basics/3).
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANNUAL BUDGETS AND PLANS Assists in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive agency annual plan and budget to ensure fiscal accuracy and responsibility by researching and analyzing budget data, compiling supporting budget request documentation and helping to ensure expenditure requests meet program goals and objectives; adjusting the budget when necessary; and monitoring deviations from annual plans to ensure that obligations are met within available resources.
Level of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional work experience INDEPENDENTLY planning, developing and implementing the annual budget and annual plan for a human services agency to ensure fiscal accuracy and responsibility.
- B.I have professional work experience ASSISTING WITH planning, developing and implementing the annual budget and annual plan for a human services agency to ensure fiscal accuracy and responsibility.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience with planning, developing, implementing budgets
- The actual duties you performed
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below (e.g., ABC University/Writing Basics/3).
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SUPERVISION Supervises staff by assigning work to caseworkers, mental health system workers, and other social service system workers; reviewing and evaluating work performance and training needs of subordinates; approving leave; assisting with personnel related issues such as interviewing candidates, reviewing grievances and complaints, and disciplining subordinates as needed.
Level of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience supervising staff of a human service provider by reviewing and evaluating work performance and training needs of subordinates; approving leave; assisting with personnel related issues such as interviewing candidates, reviewing grievances and complaints, and disciplining subordinates as needed.
- B. I have experience supervising employees NOT related to human services as above OR I have lead work experience in a human service provider agency or organization.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to supervision.
- D. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- The actual duties you performed related to supervision
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below (e.g., ABC University/Writing Basics/3).
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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